2 Corinthians 4:1
2 Corinthians 4:1 (KJV)
1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2 Corinthians 4:1 (Literal)
1 For this reason [having the glory of the Lord mirrored in our lives] since we have this ministry (of the spirit, reconciliation), even as we experienced mercy [the withholding of merited judgment] we are not discouraged.
CONTEXT- Titus did not come but we are able ministers
2 Corinthians 2:12-4:18
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The Structure of 2 Corinthians
A. 1:1-2 salutation
B. 1:3-14 deliverance in time of trouble
C. 1:15-2:2 second intended visit
D. 2:3-11 satan's devices
E. 2:12-4:18 Titus did not come but we are able ministers
F. 5:1-11 the tabernacle
G. 5:12-21 the ministry of reconciliation
G. 6:1-10 workers together
F. 6:11-18 the temple
E. 7:1-10:18 Titus came and we are able ministers
D. 11:1-12:13 satan's messengers
C. 12:14-13:4 third intended visit
B. 13:5-11 prove yourself in time of trouble
A. 13:12-14 salutation
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